Prices in Norway 2021: tours, food, what to do?

How much does a trip to Norway in summer or winter 2021 cost for tourists from Russia, how much money to take with you for expenses, where is it better to stay and how to save money? Consider the prices for vacations: tours, food, transport, what to do with children, and where to go on excursions.

Norway is a magical land of polar lights, ice, fjords and therefore it is not surprising that many tourists want to visit this picturesque corner of the planet, especially in winter or autumn.

Oslo is the capital of Norway, which is the most picturesque and cozy city in all of Northern Europe. There are magnificent ski resorts, polar exotic, hearty delicious national cuisine and many attractions that you should definitely pay attention to.

Prices in Norway for 2021

Rest in this Scandinavian country attracts with the beauty of its extraordinary nature, ancient mythology, fairy tales and man-made sights. Part of the territory is located beyond the Arctic Circle, tours to Norway are combined with excursions with active outdoor recreation, especially with such a vacation, I would like to emphasize a rich program of events, which we will talk about later.

Prices for tours to Norway

Norway is absolutely not a cheap country, therefore, the rest here is corresponding. For example, the cost of New Year's tours for 5 nights starts from 1392 € with included flight. Early booking for 7 days summer tours starts from 679 € excluding the cost of air travel. Air tour of the cities of Norway starts from 649 €... Ski resorts from 468 €, a classic voyage will cost from 1015 €.

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Airfare

Flights to Norway are operated by many airlines from all over the world, and Russia is no exception. There are direct flights from Moscow or St. Petersburg to Oslo operated by Aeroflot. Therefore, getting from Russia to Norway will not be difficult, and besides, such a flight takes only less than 3 hours. Other companies provide connecting flights in the capitals of Sweden and Denmark, but the waiting time can be up to 24 hours.

However, first of all, travelers are interested in how much a trip to Norway from Moscow costs? And exactly the cost of the flight. Today, many modern networks provide many options for a variety of flights. And so from the capital of Russia to Oslo in both directions the cost of air tickets starts from 13,211 rubles, with a departure from St. Petersburg from 13,621 rubles.

• And in order to save money, and also not to waste your time looking for a suitable ticket, you can use the services of online services for ordering and booking tickets, first of all we advise you to use Aviasales. We have already talked about how to find profitable air tickets.

Prices for hotels in Norway (Oslov, on the Fjords)

When it comes to hotel prices in Oslo, Norwegian hotel stays are much higher than the European average. But don't despair, here you can find weekend discounts and special rates for families and large groups during the low season.

• For example, Cost of a night in a 5-star hotel First Hotel Grims Grenka in a double room with breakfast included will cost 11,972 rubles.

This hotel is located in the Kvadraturen district, eight hundred meters from the Central Railway Station and within walking distance of some attractions. Rooms are equipped with all the necessary amenities, orthopedic beds, a private stylish bathroom, modern TV and free Wi-Fi.

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• A budget and popular option is a 3-star hotel Citybox oslo, which is located 5 minutes from the opera house and 150 m from the shopping street Karl Johan.

All hotel rooms are stylish, decorated with bright colors and equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. A small cozy room for two guests will cost 5,753 rubles per day.

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• As for the price of hotels in the Fjords of Norway, per night in a 4-star Kviknes Hotel will have to pay from 18,579 rubles.

The hotel is located in an 18th century building on the waterfront in Balestrand. Guests of the hotel can admire the stunning views of the Sognefjord, as well as the luxurious interior of the building, which contains both antiques and works of art. The rooms are elegant, equipped with amenities, and some have balconies with fjord access.

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• Another great option is the hotel Quality Hotel Sogndallocated 450 m from the coast of the Sognefjord.

Here guests live in comfortable, stylish rooms with stunning views from the window. They can enjoy delicious food in several restaurants and 4 bars located on the territory of the hotel. For a night in a well-equipped hotel with breakfast included in the form of a buffet, you will have to pay about 12,516 rubles.

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Entertainment prices and things to do

Norway is a place where you want to breathe in a new way, where majestic nature meets magnificent man-made sights. Therefore, coming to this Scandinavian country, every tourist will find something to see, especially the northern lights. Someone is attracted like a magnet by beautiful palaces and austere fortresses, who wants to visit as many museums as possible, and someone is breathtaking from the majestic fjords.

Norway has an abundance of impressive sculptures, palaces, museums, castles and other majestic structures. Entrance fees to museums start at 11 Euros per person.

But nevertheless, its natural beauty is considered to be the visiting card of the country. Among the most popular among tourists is the longest Sognefjord, the amazing Hardangerfjord, which seems to be buried in lush greenery of fruit trees and the Lysefjord. The price for a 3 day excursion from the capital to the fjords starts from 276 Euro.

The cost of groceries in stores and food in a cafe

As stated above, this is not the cheapest country, therefore, the statement applies to prices in Norway in 2021 for food.

Here are some prices (Euro) in public places:

• lunch for two in a regular cafe € 19;
• dinner for two at restaurant 88;
• hot dog / cheeseburger / hamburger + carbonated drink 10.5;
• meat dish 22.10;
• a cup of coffee 3.90.

Where to go for a delicious meal in Oslo?

• There are many excellent places in Oslo where we managed to visit, have a hearty meal, it's difficult to list everything, but you can single out a few of them.
  "Kaffistova" (Rosenkrantz gate 8). Probably the best dining in town. Here you can get plenty of delicious homemade food.
• Confectionery Halvorsens Conditori (Prinsens gate 26). The establishment has remained virtually unchanged since 1881. Famous for its delicious sandwiches and pastries. The main contingent is elegant summer ladies in mink coats. Here they like to make appointments for their girlfriends.
• "Solsiden" (Sondre Akershus kai 34). A great place for seafood lovers.A huge "fish plate" with oysters, crabs and other marine life will serve as an appetizer, dessert, and main course.

Train tickets to Norway

To save on the price of train tickets, it is preferable to purchase them in advance at least a month before the intended trip. Since the closer the travel date, the higher the ticket price increases. For example, if you buy a ticket in advance, then you can get from Oslo to the tourist Bergen for 25 € per person, and if you buy a ticket on the day of departure, then you have to fork out for 83 €.

• We recommend planning your trip through the website. nsb.no

Cost of clothes, shoes

Shopping for Norwegians is a special occupation, they are "obsessed" with quality and ecological things, they do not spare their money. Therefore, tourists should understand that shopping in Norwegian is not a budget pleasure, at the same time, you can buy a good woolen sweater, which can hardly be found in stores in your city.

Popular knitted sweaters here tend to cost from 80 € and above, and exclusive fur or leather products are even more expensive.

Travelers can always find souvenir shops and pick up presents for themselves and their families. Most often, they buy figurines of recognizable trolls, porcelain decorative elements or wooden crafts decorated with rosemaling painting.

Transport fare

Public transport prices here start at about 3,50, and taxi rides from 17 €.

Car rental prices in Norway

Car rental in Norway from the airport will open up the opportunity to see more interesting places, as well as facilitate access to the hard-to-reach corners of the country. In order to rent a car you need: age 18 years, international driving license, credit card and paid insurance.

The cost of renting a car depends on the time you expect to take the car and, of course, on the iron horse itself.

So:

• economical compact cars will cost from 33 €;
• universal averages from 53 €;
• full-size from 70 €.

It is more profitable to rent a car using Economybokings, the service looks for options among all companies and shows prices.

Gasoline prices

Those who decide to rent a vehicle will also be interested in gasoline prices in Norway. So for 1 liter of Norwegian gasoline you will have to pay from 1.51 €, and for diesel fuel from 1.31 €.

When is the best time to go to Norway for a vacation?

Although Norway is distinguished by harsh climatic conditions, this does not affect the number of people who want to come here on vacation. There are two high seasons here. The best time to visit is considered to be from December to Marchas well as in the period from late spring to early autumn.

The low season is called the period from March to May and with October to December... Prices for holidays in Norway in winter or summer directly depend on the month when you plan to go to this extraordinary country.